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Environmental Scientist Salary in United Kingdom

Based on 3,313 job listings - 2026

Average salary
£39,855 - £47,000
Median salary
£39,855 - £47,000
Lower rangeUpper range

Salary distribution by percentile

10th percentile£28k
25th percentile£35k
Median£40k
75th percentile£47k
90th percentile£54k

50% of professionals earn between £34,750 - £47,000 GBP

The median salary is £39,855

Top cities

London381 job openings
Manchester201 job openings
Birmingham156 job openings
Bristol133 job openings
Edinburgh128 job openings
Glasgow103 job openings
Leeds102 job openings
Cardiff77 job openings
Newcastle Upon Tyne42 job openings
Basingstoke39 job openings
Cambridge38 job openings
Exeter30 job openings
Nottingham24 job openings
Belfast23 job openings
Shrewsbury22 job openings

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Environmental Scientist

3,313 job openings

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The average salary for a Environmental Scientist in United Kingdom is GBP 39,855 - GBP 47,000 per year in 2026. The median salary is GBP 43,428 per year, based on 3,313 active job listings.

The cities with the most Environmental Scientist job opportunities in United Kingdom are London, Manchester, Birmingham, Bristol, Edinburgh. London leads with 381 job openings.

Explore 3,313 Environmental Scientist job listings in United Kingdom on BeBee, or check our salary calculator for a personalized estimate.